Pontiac Election Commission 2-23-2026

The City of Pontiac Election Commission held a meeting on February 23, 2026, primarily to address appointments to the newly established Board of Ethics as mandated by the 2024 city charter. The commission interviewed two candidates, Angela Cohen and Dr. Tracy Teasley, for the board positions. After discussion, the commission approved a resolution appointing Angela Cohen as a full member of the Board of Ethics for a five-year term and Dr. Teasley as an alternate member to serve when an issue involves a current board member. The meeting also included updates from the Public Integrity Officer, Val Gross, who outlined plans to implement reporting applications and staff the Public Integrity Office with an investigator and executive assistant. The commission approved these staffing efforts and committed to regular updates on investigations and office progress.